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The Formula One Thread

Discussion in 'General' started by HPPT, Jan 16, 2014.

  1. rd400racer

    rd400racer Well-Known Member


    This was all I could find from a quick search.

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  2. DrA5

    DrA5 The OTHER Great Dane

  3. Jed

    Jed mellifluous

    Eh, he should still pee in it. Just because.
     
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  4. A. Barrister

    A. Barrister Well-Known Member

    Todays cars are absolute pigs. Where is Alain Prost when you need him? :cool: Need to go back to 1990-ish car sizes/rules.
     
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  5. mike w

    mike w Knarf's buddy

    Think the biggest reason was to get their feet behind the front axle line and not hanging over it...
     
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  6. HPPT

    HPPT !!!

    That's a small-ish part of it. I think that safer fuel-cell placement and fitting hybrid power plants added a lot more length.
     
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  7. MrGooch

    MrGooch Well-Known Member

    Aero as well, the 2017-2021 cars had something like 70cm of extra empty gearbox just to improve flow to the rear of the car. They reduced it IIRC but it's still there.

    Unfortunately, there won't be a push for smaller cars anytime soon. With the 2026+ cars planned to be significantly down on power, the plan is to claw back the lap time with aerodynamics. That's why there's rumblings of active aero, but I think the easiest and most likely choice will be a longer floor.
     
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  8. Razr

    Razr Well-Known Member

    Carrying fuel for a whole race probably added to their size.
     
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  9. CBRRRRR999

    CBRRRRR999 Well-Known Member

    There will never be a combo this cool. 1988-f-1-formula-honda-wallpaper-preview-2301667114.jpg
     
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  10. crashman

    crashman Grumpy old man

    They are basically the same size as an F350 crew cab dually now.


    Not much. I just do not like it. I think that I would have far rather seen George win than Hamilton plays a big part in my opinion too.:crackup:
     
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  11. Razr

    Razr Well-Known Member

    I agree. There may never be a driver as good either.
     
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  12. DrA5

    DrA5 The OTHER Great Dane

    I did think it was cool seeing the head and shoulders of the drivers as they wrestled those cars.
     
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  13. SpeedWerks Racing

    SpeedWerks Racing Well-Known Member

  14. brex

    brex Well-Known Member

    Nah, Red Bull is totally fine. They're sticking with Perez, who will totally turn his performance around and will be a championship contender next year!
    o_O
     
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  15. onesixsix

    onesixsix Mmm... trash!

    Is anyone else bothered by the fact that the Mercedes car at the far right is askew? Just me?
     
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  16. Waldo Pepper

    Waldo Pepper Respawn from 21

    Not just you. I hate things like that.

    At my pharmacy, they have a little sign on the counter that gives some sort of warning about narcotics. It is crooked.

    I spent over a year prying on that thing with my fingernails on each visit. I finally got it to break loose. Win! It is no longer crooked. :)
     
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  17. Chino52405

    Chino52405 Well-Known Member

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  18. Photo

    Photo Well-Known Member

    I still like watching race video's of Senna at Monaco.
     
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  19. Razr

    Razr Well-Known Member

    My brother has been an IndyCar spotter for over 25 years. He says Montoya was the most impressive driver he's ever seen while sitting up in the 1st turn spotters stand. Most guys drift out, let off the gas, gain composure, then back on the throttle. Montoya would fishtail down the whole short chute, never lifting. It wasn't always faster, but it was an awesome site to see.

    Alex Zanardi was one of my favorites also. His whole racing story is just amazing, incredible guy. There's a couple documentaries about him that are a must watch for any racing fan.
     
  20. onesixsix

    onesixsix Mmm... trash!

    Must have been very satisfying! :beer:
     

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